Equine Technology

The Equine Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for positions within the horse industry. The curriculum is management oriented, preparing graduates for the widest range of available equine jobs; areas of specialization may be pursued during the internship.

Course work: Farm management, breeding, nutrition, selection/judging, and health are covered in detail; training, teaching, and riding are also included. Students are assigned a horse and practice day-to-day management at an equine facility.

Graduates: The equine graduates’ wide spectrum of knowledge suits them for jobs with many different types of equine operations: grooms to assistant managers; private to recreational and racing barns; breed to discipline-oriented farms.

Colleges offering this degree:

College Location (Main Campus): Martin Community College
Partner College Location (Second Year):
Degree Type (Years): 2 Year Degree
Contact Details
Name: Tammi Thurston
Phone: 252-792-1521
Email: tthurston@martincc.edu